Weight loss secrets from around the world

Guess what? Believe it or not The US of A is NOT the fattest country in the world!

According to the World Health Organization, out of 188 ranked countries, the USA comes in at 27th place with 66.3% of the population overweight or obese. Okay, so that's not really great news, but it shows we aren't alone in fighting the fat.

So what's the rest of the world doing to try to cut through the calories?

In Thailand, a lot of dishes include spicy chilies, which contain capsaicin, an appetite suppressor.

The Japanese where keep the pounds off by not finishing their plate. By only eating 80% of what's on the plate, fewer calories are taken in and that means adding less to your waistline.

In Russia, small pieces of land called dacha are used so people can grow and harvest their own produce – so you not only eat what you want, but you know it's all organic.

French food is tasty, for sure. So how do they keep so thin? Well, one way is to make sure the meals take their time. Eating slower makes you feel full, quicker, so you end up eating less.

However, in England, they simply keep their portions small. You won't find 44oz sodas for a dollar or the Carl's Jr. Most American Thickburger, which has a hamburger patty,a hotdog, and potato chips on the same bun. Their portions are sensible and good for keeping the calorie count low.

In Germany, the biggest meal of the day is breakfast. That way you front load your day with calories and let it burn off all day.

In Mexico, it's common for lunch to be the largest meal for a similar reason. Most of the day's calories are consumed in the busiest part of the day and not right before you go to bed. This means more is burned off instead of turned into fat.